to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
to be jinxed; to suffer a stroke of bad luck; to suffer a setback; to have a damper put on one; to have cold water thrown on one
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
endless; boundless; everlasting
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
business discussion; negotiation
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
to say time and time again; to say till you're blue in the face
to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
ink line; tool for marking long, straight lines on flat surfaces; inkpot; ink bottle
sign; indication; omen; symptom
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
this and that; one thing and another
wheat; barley; oat (oats)
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
symbol; sign; (secret) price mark; secret language; code
small insect; midge; vermicule
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
apt to (do); liable to; prone to
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
(another's) daughter; young lady
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
close friend; good friend; bosom buddy; chum; pal
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
ass; arse; rear; end; acupuncture point; hole
to grow older (than expected); to advance in age
making one's way in the world; (making a) living; (earning a) livelihood; business; trade; occupation
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back